Nationals in October.

I have decided to sail the Log in its third SFS Brass Monkey regatta at the end of the month and also go again to Albury for what this year will be the IC Nationals over the October long weekend.

Since the BM will be the only test of the new stiffenned rig, sailing against any other boats, I will be making a serious assessment of its windward performance. If I consider that the improvement is not up to pace with my perception of the sloop rigged canoes' speed, I am planning a 4 week rebuild of the boat and rig to covert the Log to a sloop.

This will mean building a mast from available bits, moving the mast step back, adjusting the sheer line and fitting chainplates etc. Freeboard forward of the carriage will be lowered to appease the canoe people who feel my boat looks odd. I have Ben Gemmel lined up to build a new jib and trim the mainsail if the plan gets the nod.

Next update after the BM on Monday Sept 1.

Rig modifications.

The mast has had some much intended stiffening. I have added diamonds for some lateral support and will add a forestay to prevent excessive for and aft bend also. The Zip needed to be broken into three parts to make the sail removable for the rules but it never gets used anyway.
It will add complication and windage but if the sail is better behaved over a wider range of winds strengths then it will be worth it.
Likely first outing is the Squaddie Brass Monkey regatta or at least the Canoe Nationals in Albury in October.
Have spent the last month painting my big boat, 25ft Breakfast. Kept me busy.